TITLE | DESCRIPTION | DATE CREATED | IS FORMAT OF |
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Purim Dance flier | A flier for a Purim dance at the SIR Center in San Francisco, presented by the organization Achvah and the Gay Freedom Day Committee. | 1973 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady 83 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady au maquillage 1983 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady... dressing up 1983 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady... finitions 1983 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady img 021 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady img 024 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady img 025 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady img 027 | Sister Sadie Sadie the Rabbi Lady. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Carhaix (1946-2023), a French photographer. From Carhaix's series of portrait photographs of early members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, an order of gay and queer nuns who incorporate religious iconography, drag, street… Show more | 1983 | |
Sylvester receiving award | Photograph of Sylvester receiving an award. In this photo Sylvester is wearing one of his sequined jackets designed by Pat Campano. | 1979 | |
Castro Street-Torn denim shorts | Close up image of a man's torn denim shorts. glbths_1993-11P-2B_11_001 | 1978/1979 | |
Harvey Milk's Birthday - Man in Leather Vest on Motorcycle | A man posing on a motorcycle on the sidewalk outside of "Snow Peas" diner. | 1982 | |
Larry Buttwinick collection (2006-44) | Larry Buttwinick (1924-2004) was a gay Jewish man and an original member of the Imperial Court of San Francisco. His life intersected with prominent LGBTQ figures such as Jose Sarría (drag star, political activist, and founder of the Imperial Court) and Henry Diekow (a drag artist also known as the… Show more | 1960/2004 | |
Veronica Friedman papers (1994-01) | Veronica “Ronnie” Friedman (1945-1986) was a transgender woman who lived in San Francisco. The collection consists of Friedman’s detailed and emotional diary entries, as well as drafts of letters to her mother and children, personal notes, daily planner pages, timelines and autobiographical… Show more | 1980 | |
Curriculum Vita for gender identity clinics | Contents of the folder "Curriculum Vita for Gender Identity Clinics" in the Veronica Friedman papers. | 1981 | |
Diary entries (rewritten) | Contents of the folder "Diary entries (rewritten) in the Veronica Friedman papers. | 1980 | |
Diary/notes | Contents of the folder "Diary/notes April 1981-November 1981" in the Veronica Friedman papers. | 1981 | |
Calendar and miscellaneous notes | Contents of the folder "Calendar and miscellaneous notes" in the Veronica Friedman papers. | 1980 | |
Correspondence with M. and family | Contens of the folder "Correspondence with M. and family" in the Veronica Friedman papers. | 1981 | |
Sylvester Collection, 2018-05 | Sylvester (born Sylvester James Jr.) was a disco-soul singer-songwriter known for his androgynous appearance, falsetto singing voice, and the moniker the “Queen of Disco.” | ||
Sylvester performing with backup singers, circa 1970-1980 | 1970/1980 | ||
Sylvester smoking in white gown | 1970/1980 | ||
Kinsey Sicks Collection, 2015-16 | |||
Sylvester in mesh blouse, circa 1970 | 1970 | ||
Sylvester in zipper shirt, circa 1980 | 1980 | ||
Sylvester holding Step II record, 1978 [1] | 1978 | ||
Sylvester with unknown bride, circa 1965 | 1965 | ||
Oy Vey in a Manger poster | Poster for the show Oy Vey in a Manger, presented by the Kinsey Sicks and held at the New Conservatory Theatre Center in 2004. Members pictured include: Ben Schatz (Rachel), Chris Dilley (Trampolina), Irwin Keller (Winnie), and Chris Manabat (Trixie). | 2004 | |
Kinsey Sicks photograph [2] | The Kinsey Sicks pose for a photograph on a cable car, circa 1997. Left to right: Winnie (Irwin Keller), Trixie (Maurice Kelly), Rachel (Ben Schatz), and Vaselina (Jerry Friedman). | 1997 | |
Kinsey Sicks photograph [3] | The Kinsey Sicks pose for a photograph, circa 1997. Left to right: Winnie (Irwin Keller), Vaselina (Jerry Friedman), Trixie (Maurice Kelly), and Rachel (Ben Schatz). | 1997 | |
Irwin Keller costume design | 1999 | ||
Baby Dyke lyrics | 1999 | ||
The Kinsey Sicks at Josie's Cabaret and Juice Joint flyer | 1997 | ||
For the Love of Legal Rights flyer | Flyer for a Kinsey Sicks Valentines Day show benefiting the AIDS Legal Referral Panel, circa 1998. | 1998 | |
Dragapella! poster | Poster for the Kinsey Sicks off-Broadway show, Dragapella! which took place at Studio 54. Members pictured include: Irwin Keller (Winnie), Ben Schatz (Rachel), Chris Dilley (Trampolina), and Maurice Kelly (Trixie). | 2001 | |
Kinsey Sicks in convertible | The Kinsey Sicks ride in a convertible during a parade in Provincetown, Massachusetts, circa 2001. | 2001 | |
I Wanna Be a Republican poster | Poster for the Kinsey Sicks production, I Wanna Be a Republican. Members pictured include: Irwin Keller (Winnie), Ben Schatz (Rachel), Chris Dilley (Trampolina), and Chris Manabat (Trixie). | 2006 | |
Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif | Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif worn by Sylvester. This garment appears to be handmade and there is no designer label attached. This item is undated. | ||
Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif rear | Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif worn by Sylvester. This garment appears to be handmade and there is no designer label attached. This item is undated. | ||
Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif | Peach sequined tunic and skirt with crane motif worn by Sylvester. This garment appears to be handmade and there is no designer label attached. This item is undated. | ||
Blue sequin Pat Campano jacket | A jacket worn by Sylvester while performing. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Blue sequin Pat Campano jacket (front) | |||
Blue sequin Pat Campano jacket (rear) | |||
Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket (front) | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket (side) | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Black and white sequined Pat Campano Jacket (rear) | Black and white sequined jacket worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Pink sequin Pat Campano jacket and pants (front) | Pink sequined jacket and pants worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
Pink sequin Pat Campano jacket and pants (rear) | Pink sequined jacket and pants worn by Sylvester. Designed by Pat Campano. This item is undated. | ||
White tulle mesh gown (front) | White gown with satin and tulle netting, wire understructure, and small mirrors. This garment does not have a label indicating the designer. This item is undated. | ||
White tulle mesh gown (rear) | White gown with satin and tulle netting, wire understructure, and small mirrors. This garment does not have a label indicating the designer. This item is undated. | ||
One Night Stand script with stage and tech cues | 2000-02-11 | ||
Rachel (Ben Schatz) with gold bow | 1999 | ||
Jerry Friedman (Vaselina) in partial makeup and costume | 1998 | ||
Kinsey Sicks performing in pastel satin dresses | The Kinsey Sicks performing in pastel satin dresses, circa 1999-2007. From left to right: Trixie (Maurice Kelly), Rachel (Ben Schatz), Winnie (Irwin Keller), and Trampolina (Chris Dilley). | 1999/2007 | |
Kinsey Sicks photograph [4] | Kinsey Sicks press photograph for the show "Motel Sicks: A Dragapella Summer Vacation" with Rachel reading a book on Nigerian capitalism and Winnie reading a book about Nancy Reagan. From left to right: Trampolina (Chris Dilley), Trixie (Maurice Kelly), Rachel (Ben Schatz), and Winnie (… Show more | 1999/2007 | |
Kinsey Sicks Motel Sicks press photograph [1] | Press photograph for the Kinsey Sicks show, "Motel Sicks: A Dragapella Summer Vacation." | 1999 | |
Kinsey Sicks Motel Sicks press photograph [3] | Press photograph for the Kinsey Sicks show, "Motel Sicks: A Dragapella Summer Vacation." Left to right: Winnie (Irwin Keller), Rachel (Ben Schatz), Trampolina (Chris Dilley), and Trixie (Maurice Kelly). | 1999 | |
Kinsey Sicks Motel Sicks press photograph [2] | Press photograph for the Kinsey Sicks show, "Motel Sicks: A Dragapella Summer Vacation." Left to right: Winnie (Irwin Keller), Rachel (Ben Schatz), Trixie (Maurice Kelly), and Trampolina (Chris Dilley). | 1999 | |
Be A Slut lyrics | Lyrics for the song "Be A Slut" by the Kinsey Sicks, featured on the album, "Sicks! Sicks! Sicks!" | 2008 | |
Sylvester performing [1] | 1975/1980 | ||
Sylvester signing records | Photograph of Sylvester signing records in the record store, 12" Dance Records. Inscription on verso of photograph reads: "Sylvester, It was a pleasure to photograph you when you visited 12" Dance Records. Thank you for visiting us. Larry [Frazer?] the photographer. Dec. 1986.… Show more | 1986 | |
Sylvester at Le Grand Hotel in Paris | 1979-07 | ||
Sylvester photoshoot contact sheet | 1980/1985 | ||
Purple and black beaded cape and headpiece | A cape and headpiece worn by Sylvester while performing. This garment appears to be handmade. There is no designer label attached to this garment. This item is undated. | ||
Notes on napkins | Contens of the folder "Notes on napkins" in the Veronica Friedman papers. These materials are undated. | ||
Chutzpah flier | A flier advertising a meeting of Chutzpah, later called Achvah, the first gay Jewish group on the West Coast. | 1972/1973 | |
Kohan Silvia 2008-46 | |||
Beyond the Fat Girl Blues article | An interview with Silvia Kohan about her life as a Jewish musician, fat activist, and lesbian. | 1990/2000 | |
Sadie, Sadie the Rabbi Lady posing in front of a synagogue (1) | Sadie, Sadie the Rabbi Lady poses in front of a synagogue. Sadie, the drag persona of Gilbert Block, was a Jewish nun character and early member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of drag nuns who do charitable work in San Francisco's queer community. The photograph was taken by… Show more | 1980/1990 | |
Sadie, Sadie the Rabbi Lady posing in front of a synagogue (2) | Sadie, Sadie the Rabbi Lady poses in front of a synagogue. Sadie, the drag persona of Gilbert Block, was a Jewish nun character and early member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of drag nuns who do charitable work in San Francisco's queer community. The photograph was taken by… Show more | 1980/1990 | |
Barshay Jessica 2003-04 | Jessica Barshay (1940-1998) was a psychotherapist who lived with multiple disabilities, including asthma, Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS), and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS). Barshay was a lesbian feminist and identified strongly with both Jewish and Buddhist faiths. The… Show more | 1957/1998 | |
UAHC (Union of American Hebrew Congregations) resolution on LGBTQ inclusivity | A formal resolution from the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC) calling for the full inclusion of LGBTQ people within Reform Judaism. | 1989 | |
Hanukkah card | A Hanukkah card addressed to Jessica Barshay and her partner Judith Masur. Barshay was a therapist who lived with multiple disabilities; her faith incorporated both Judaism and Buddhism. | 1993 | |
Hanukkah card (front) | A Hanukkah card addressed to Jessica Barshay and her partner Judith Masur. Barshay was a therapist who lived with multiple disabilities; her faith incorporated both Judaism and Buddhism. | 1993 | |
Hanukkah card (back) | A Hanukkah card addressed to Jessica Barshay and her partner Judith Masur. Barshay was a therapist who lived with multiple disabilities; her faith incorporated both Judaism and Buddhism. | 1993 | |
Jewish Gaily Forward September 1977 | The September 1977/Elul 5737 issue of the Jewish Gaily Forward, the newsletter of Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, San Francisco's first LGBTQ synagogue. | 1977 | |
Jewish Gaily Forward June 2005 | The June 2005 (Iyar/Sivan 5765) issue of the Jewish Gaily Forward, the newsletter of Congregation Sha'ar Zahav, San Francisco's first LGBTQ synagogue. | 2005 | |
Ha-Yonah, September 1988 | The September (Ehul/Tishri) 1988 issue of Ha-Yonah/The Dove, the newsletter of LGBTQ synagogue Congregation Ahavat Shalom. | 1988 | |
Confessions of a Jewish Nun flier | A flier for an appearance by Sadie, Sadie the Rabbi Lady to promote her autobiography, Confessions of a Jewish Nun. Sadie, the drag persona of Gilbert Block, was an early member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of drag nuns who do charitable work in San Francisco's queer… Show more | 1999 | |
Silvia Kohan birthday card | A birthday card from Silvia Kohan's lover, Junita, with a personal message about their interfaith relationship. The card is made from the slipcover of a book on Jewish history, "World of Our Fathers." | 2001/2003 | |
Welcoming Lesbian and Gay Jews Into Our Synagogues | A guide to LGBTQ inclusivity for synagogues. | 1980/1990 | |
Jewish Feminist Conference records and audiotapes | The Jewish Feminist Conference (JFC) records and audiotapes document the activities of the organizational committees and the responses of JFC participants. The records are divided into two series, Administrative and Workshop documents. | 1983 | |
Funny You Should Ask flier | A flier for Funny You Should Ask, a group reading by Jewish lesbian writers. | 1983 | |
A Child's Garden of Gender zine | A 2002 zine, "A Child's Garden of Gender," created by Matthue. | 2002 | |
Gesher promotional materials | Gesher was a speaker's bureau that worked to counter misconceptions about LGBTQ Jews. It was a joint effort of Community United Against Violence and Congregation Sha'ar Zahav. | 1995 | |
Cora Latz and Etta Perkins vow renewal | Cora Latz, Etta Perkins, and their officiant at their 1998 vow renewal at the Jewish Home for the Aged. | 1998 | |
Cora Latz and Etta Perkins' vow renewal chuppah | The rainbow chuppah at Cora Latz and Etta Perkins' 1998 vow renewal at the Jewish Home for the Aged. | 1998 | |
Etta Perkins obituary | An obituary for Etta Perkins, singer, Black Jewish lesbian, and long-term partner of Cora Latz. | 1998 | |
Synagogo hat | Photograph of Sadie, Sadie the Rabbi Lady's "Synagogo" hat, a drag accessory combining Jewish and disco imagery, worn in Sadie's capacity as a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence. | 1985/1995 | |
Jean Lerner interview | This interview was recorded as part of the Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club oral history project. The Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club (RLSC) is a club in the Rossmoor senior community in Walnut Creek, California. The club was founded in 2009 by Carol Morton and has a mission of "provid[ing] social… Show more | 2021-06 | |
Jean Lerner interview [part 1] | This interview was recorded as part of the Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club oral history project. The Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club (RLSC) is a club in the Rossmoor senior community in Walnut Creek, California. The club was founded in 2009 by Carol Morton and has a mission of "provid[ing] social… Show more | 2021-06 | |
Jean Lerner interview [part 2] | This interview was recorded as part of the Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club oral history project. The Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club (RLSC) is a club in the Rossmoor senior community in Walnut Creek, California. The club was founded in 2009 by Carol Morton and has a mission of "provid[ing] social… Show more | 2021-06 | |
Jean Lerner interview [part 3] | This interview was recorded as part of the Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club oral history project. The Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club (RLSC) is a club in the Rossmoor senior community in Walnut Creek, California. The club was founded in 2009 by Carol Morton and has a mission of "provid[ing] social… Show more | 2021-06 | |
Liz Salen interview | This interview was recorded as part of the Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club oral history project. The Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club (RLSC) is a club in the Rossmoor senior community in Walnut Creek, California. The club was founded in 2009 by Carol Morton and has a mission of "provid[ing] social… Show more | 2021-06-16 | |
Liz Salen interview [part 1] | This interview was recorded as part of the Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club oral history project. The Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club (RLSC) is a club in the Rossmoor senior community in Walnut Creek, California. The club was founded in 2009 by Carol Morton and has a mission of "provid[ing] social… Show more | 2021-06-16 | |
Liz Salen interview [part 2] | This interview was recorded as part of the Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club oral history project. The Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club (RLSC) is a club in the Rossmoor senior community in Walnut Creek, California. The club was founded in 2009 by Carol Morton and has a mission of "provid[ing] social… Show more | 2021-06-16 | |
Liz Salen interview [part 3] | This interview was recorded as part of the Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club oral history project. The Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club (RLSC) is a club in the Rossmoor senior community in Walnut Creek, California. The club was founded in 2009 by Carol Morton and has a mission of "provid[ing] social… Show more | 2021-06-16 | |
Liz Salen interview [part 4] | This interview was recorded as part of the Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club oral history project. The Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club (RLSC) is a club in the Rossmoor senior community in Walnut Creek, California. The club was founded in 2009 by Carol Morton and has a mission of "provid[ing] social… Show more | 2021-06-16 | |
Liz Salen interview [part 5] | This interview was recorded as part of the Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club oral history project. The Rossmoor Lesbian Social Club (RLSC) is a club in the Rossmoor senior community in Walnut Creek, California. The club was founded in 2009 by Carol Morton and has a mission of "provid[ing] social… Show more | 2021-06-16 |